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Why do some historians criticize the US decision to send combat troops to Vietnam after the gulf of tonkin incident?
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What incident prompted congress to increase American involvement in Vietnam?
The Gulf of Tonkin Incident
What was the outcome of tonkin gulf incident?
This incident resulted in the U.S. pursuing military action in Vietnam. It also caused the passage of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution regarding the U.S. aiding Asian countries influenced by communism. Ultimately, this incident resulted in the Vietnam War.
Escalation of the war in Vietnam begin with what?
Tonkin Gulf Incident
How many refugees left Vietnam during the time of the Vietnam war?
Historians estimate approximately one million Vietnamese refugees left Vietnam.
Vietnam war started?
Most historians accept 1961 as the starting date.
What controversial incident began American military involvement in Vietnam?
American involvement in Vietnam actually dates back to 1953, at the request of the French. The Gulf of Tonkin Incident is what led to an escalation of US involvement in 1965.
Who are some historians of the Vietnam War?
Recommend subscribing to a magazine titled, VIETNAM, originally founded in the 70's by US COLONEL Harry G. Summers, (1932-1999). COL Summers was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Viet War historians frequently contribute articles to this publication.
What group of people began to openly criticize the Vietnam War for the first time after the Tet Offensive?
college students like me.
How did the event of Vietnam war develop after US dispatch troops in Vietnam?
One event that caused an escalation of troop involvement in Vietnam was the incident in 1964 at the Gulf of Tonkin.
What nation did Johnson accuse of provoking the Gulf of Tonkin incident?
North Vietnam.
What did the gulf of tonkin incident do?
Started a war between North Vietnam and the US.
Was the incident that touched off the Vietnam War?
Guerrilla warfare had already been ongoing in the RVN (Republic of South VN). The Tonkin Gulf Incident turned that war into conventional warfare between North Vietnam and the US.
